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Opera at Random: Pelléas Et Mélisande

A walk in the dark woods with Claude Debussy. by Paul J. Pelkonen A scene from the (rather beautiful) Robert Wilson staging of Pelléas et Mélisande from the... Read more

The 01 July 2017 by Superconductor
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Review: Ah, Wilderness! (Goodman Theatre)

Ideal summertime show celebrates love and family Review by Catey Sullivan Enter the world of most Eugene O'Neill plays and you'll find yourself in a world... Read more

The 03 July 2017 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: Changes – A Science Fiction Tap Opera to the Music of David Bowie...

Review by Lauren Whalen David Bowie was both artist and revolutionary. Constantly challenging genres - and gender norms - Bowie taught a generation of kids tha... Read more

The 03 July 2017 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Transformative Alchemy: Beethoven's Sixth Symphony.

An analysis of the Pastorale Symphony. by Paul J. Pelkonen Beethoven and Nature.Detail from the painting by N.C. Wyeth. What is program music? Read more

The 05 July 2017 by Superconductor
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Recordings Review: One Man Against the World

Jonas Kaufmann sings Mahler solo. by Paul J. Pelkonen The mysterious Jonas Kaufmann.Photo by Julian Hargreaves for Sony Classical. How does a singer start his... Read more

The 05 July 2017 by Superconductor
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Review: The Gin Game (Drury Lane Theatre)

Dramatic 'Game' delivers profound commentary on value of forgiveness Review by Catey Sullivan The plot of D. L. Coburn's 100-minute, two-person drama sounds... Read more

The 04 July 2017 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Review: The Nance (Pride Films and Plays)

Colorful and thought-provoking Chicago premiere Review by Lauren Whalen Burlesque has experienced a resurgence in the past decade, often incorporating circus... Read more

The 10 July 2017 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Delivered in Pain: The Birth of Nations — Operas, Musicals and Movies with...

Ce-le-brate Good Times, Come On!Poster art for Cecil B. DeMille’s Unconquered (1947)A happy and belated July 4 to one and all! Read more

The 10 July 2017 by Josmar16
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Review: Hamlet (Midsommer Flight)

Multifaceted, well-acted and free Review by Lauren Whalen Out of all Shakespeare's plays, Hamlet may be the most quotable. Every expression from "neither a... Read more

The 11 July 2017 by Chicagotheaterbeat
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Orpheus in Thuringia

Why did Wagner choose to set Tannhäuser? by Paul J. Pelkonen This isn't exactly what happens in Tannhäuser but to be fair it is a long opera. Art by John Byrne... Read more

The 11 July 2017 by Superconductor
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